New Ulm weekly review., 1887-04-06
Sault Ste. Marie's Turn Now,


senting syndicates with unlimited capital,
are arriving at St. Ignace, from which
point to the destinatio on, 80 miles, the race is
made by every conceivable mode OF convey
ance. It is claimed that more than half a.
million has actually changed hands in past
three days, and fully as much is represent
ed in short options purchased by heavy
deposits. Lake front property is going at
fabulous prices. Judging from the mum Der
of speculators arriving from St. Paul and
Minneapolis, and the amount OF capital at
their command, the Gophers propose to
buy up the entire peninsular. Land own
ers are dazed by the sudden onslaught, and
all who have sold are loudly lamenting
their haste. Nothing like this excitement
was ever Witnessed outside the most reck-
less gold fever OF the past. One car con-
tanning thirty St. Paul speculators passed
through Marquette recently.
The London Standard says: Mrs.
James Potter at present is no actress.
Whether she will become one is a question
OF time. She is doubtless very earnest,
but the experiment OF giving amateurs
acting characters cannot be commended.
While the train was making the run be-
tween Clark g Mills and Utica, N. Y, which
only occupies seven minutes, a man board
ed it between the baggage and the express
car. He entered the latter car and order
ed the messenger to throw up his hands.
The latter did not at once comprehend him
and the robber shot him. He then gagged
and bound him and rifled the safe, but the
amount secured is not yet known.
Joseph Strange, OF Sioux City, Iowa, be-
gan suit in the superior court. Chicago,
against the commission firm of D. H. Nc
Daneld & Co., OF that city for $4,000. It
So IA hot tbo nj, ;ptr ,I~ s. -
commission merchant, has been dealing
with Mcdaniel & Co., for years; that a
short time ago the Sioux City man discov-
cred that the Chicago firm had not been
rendering correct accounts. r
Mrs. Angus Cameron, wife OF ex-United
States Senator, Angus Cameron of La
Crosse, jumped into the Mississippi river
Thursday evening 31st ult., but was soon
drawn out by several gentlemen. They
carried the woman to the hotel, and while
a doctor was sentfor used the usual means
for restoration OF pers ons in such condi-
tion. By the time the doctor arrived the
liriously. The unfortunate lady's men,
tai condition has been known to her
friends, and a careful watch has been
kept, but she left the house during the alb
sence of her attendant. Instead OF going
straight to the river she went twelve blocks
north and entered the water at exactly
the point where Senator Camerron's broth
er, Dugald, committed suicide by drown
ing number OF years ago. Her mental
condition was brought about by an injury
to her back while crossing the New York
and Brooklyn ferry three or four years ago.
The Philadelphia Medical News declares
that recent articles extensively published,
announcing the cure at the Philadelphia
hospital OF patients suffering with con-
sumption through treatment by injection
of carbonic acid and sulphur hydrogen
greatly exaggerated the success OF the treat
ment. The News knows OF no cures having
been made.
At their meeting in Chicago the general
passenger agents OF the Western States as
socia tion reduced the rate heretofore an
nounced on extra baggage from 16 2-3 per
cent to IL per cent of the unlimited rate.
This is the charge agreed upon by all the
Eastern roads. -
The New Jersey senate passed thebill giving
women the right to vote atschool elections.
Edward NJ. Newman, in the employ OF
Michael LeEinson, wholesale clothier was
arrested in New York charged with defraud-
ing the firm OF over $75, 900 by means OF
false entries and misusing checks Of the
firm. Newman was taken to the Tombs.
The Wisconsin legislature passed reso-
luton OF sympathy with Ireland, and de-
nouncing Tory tyranny.
J.H. Randall OF st. Paul has been ap-
pointed controller OF the St Paul &, North
ern Pacific in place OF Maj A. G. Postleth-
waite, who resigned on account OF the
demands made upon his time by his new
position as general land agent OF the
Northern Pacific in connection with the
lo,, SocSr, of f1,a@ De-,
Northern Pacific.
John Godfrey Sake the poet, died on the
51st ult., at the house OF his son in Al
bany. Since the death OF his wife Mr.. Sake
has been very much depressed, anu latterly
Brooklyn until recently, when he went to
live with his married son in Albany. The
death OF his daughter greatly affected him,
and he has done little literary work since.
Some OF his poems are greatly admired,
and his old-time wit was fresh and origi.
nal.
Constable Pierce, arrested for contempt
Of the federal court at Des Moines in re.
fusing to surrender liquors OF Hurlbut,
Hess & Co., seized by him, to the United
States marshal on a replevin writ was re-
leased by Judge Love on the ground that
the federal conrt will not interfere with
processes OF state courts.
| Senator Reagan is still suffering much
pain and unable to walk, on account Of
falling from his horse.
The Rhode Island legislature has recent
| ly adopted a resolution providing for the
submission OF the question OF holding a
Constitutional convention to popular
vote at the April election Of 1889 and on
| each tenth year thereafter.
Lord Lansd owne says his agent through
out offered to deal lenientIy with any Irish
tanants showing q bona fde desire to meet
their liabilities.
The British government has granted the
| a'unard Steamship company an annual
Hubvention Of $4,000 for five years for
| carrying the mails.
Mr.. R. Z. Bush, owner of the yacht Coro.
aet, sent his check Tor $500 for the Beech
er memorial fund to the Rev. G. "a. Hail.
Bismarck is reported to have said re.
Gently that hs abandoned the idea OF neu-
tralizing Reichland (Alsace Lorraine), be
use itwould be a dangerous delusion.
Il &c.